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Ahead of election campaign, Russian Embassy condemns presence of U.S. Marines in Norway | The Independent Barents Observer
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin Arnett provides security while participating in a quick reaction drill during Trident Juncture 18 on Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 3, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S.
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Norway welcomes 300 US Marines for first time since the Second World War | The Independent | The Independent
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Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) look at Norwegian boots during a cold weather training seminar in Værnes Garnison, Norway, Oct. 3, 2017. The Marines attended the seminar to take in knowledge
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